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The Ministry of Healing
hopeless become hopeful. The once despondent countenance wears
an expression of joy. The complaining tones of the voice give place
to tones of cheerfulness and content.
As physical health is regained, men and women are better able
to exercise that faith in Christ which secures the health of the soul.
In the consciousness of sins forgiven there is inexpressible peace
and joy and rest. The clouded hope of the Christian is brightened.
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The words express the belief, “God is our refuge and strength, a very
present help in trouble.” “Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy
rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” “He giveth power to the faint;
and to them that have no might He increaseth strength.”
Psalm 46:1
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23:4
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Isaiah 40:29
.
My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine;
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine.
May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.
While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
—Ray Palmer.